Self

A Life of Healthy Pleasure

We’re built to pursue pleasure and avoid pain — a simple instinct that helped keep us alive through millennia of hardship.

But the last century totally flipped the script. Today, these age-old survival instincts are badly outdated and are being exploited…

Dealing with Negative Emotions

We all need to weather some inner storms from time to time. Sometimes they’re short and intense. Other times they’re long and dreary. But they’re always uncomfortable.

Which begs the question: Why are we stuck with all these painful feelings in the…

An Objective Look at Happiness

How happy are you, really?

This question is much harder to answer than it appears. The experience of happiness is highly subjective, meaning that our moods and biases will distort any number we try to put on it.

So, How Happy Are You With Life These Days?

Have you ever wondered why we humans do all the crazy stuff we do? Sure, there are millions of different motivations behind our actions, but if you keep digging, they all boil down to one thing: We want to feel good/better.

What 10 Years of Green Smoothies Taught Me About the Art of Healthy Eating

Let’s take willpower out of…

My Data-Driven Review of Classic Sleep Advice

The causes and effects of a good night’s sleep

It’s Time to Ditch Your Alarm Clock

And rediscover the world through a well-rested body and mind

The Science Behind the Toxic Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Let me scare you to sleep.

The Morning Routine that Emerged After 5 Years of Experimentation

This could be the best investment…

The Complete Guide to Morning Mastery [Infographic Included]